NY Coyote Hunting

New York Coyote Season 2026 by WMU

Coyote season in New York runs Oct 1 – Mar 29 across 39 WMUs.

54 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Trapping

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
3CTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3FTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3GTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3HTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3JTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3KTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3MTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3NTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3PTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3RTrappingNov 1Feb 25
3STrappingNov 1Feb 25
4BTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4CTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4JTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4KTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4LTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4STrappingNov 1Feb 25
4TTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4UTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4YTrappingNov 1Feb 25
4ZTrappingNov 1Feb 25
5ATrappingOct 25Feb 15
5CTrappingOct 25Feb 15
5FTrappingOct 25Feb 15
5GTrappingOct 25Feb 15

+ 14 more

Regular

WMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
5ARegularOct 1Mar 29
5CRegularOct 1Mar 29
5FRegularOct 1Mar 29
5GRegularOct 1Mar 29
5HRegularOct 1Mar 29
5JRegularOct 1Mar 29
6ARegularOct 1Mar 29
6CRegularOct 1Mar 29
6FRegularOct 1Mar 29
6GRegularOct 1Mar 29
6HRegularOct 1Mar 29
6JRegularOct 1Mar 29
6KRegularOct 1Mar 29
6NRegularOct 1Mar 29
Zone yellowRegularOct 1Mar 29

Coyote in New York: FAQ

When is coyote season in New York?

Coyote season in New York currently runs Oct 1 to Mar 29, across 54 season rows and 39 WMUs, split by weapon (Trapping, Regular).

Where is the best place to hunt coyote in New York?

The best WMUs for coyote in New York depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Coyote hunt in New York

View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see New York seasons, public land, and license.

Coyote seasons in New York — offline